We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($404 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
Land ! I used my third transfer to buy land because we were still staying within my father in law's land. I wanted to buy a land of my own.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if i never received a transfer because i have been able to buy land. Thanks
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Okay , people were trained on how to use this money before they were given this money . So , people have used their money very well. Thus GD has done well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($422 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to buy a motorcycle because I wanted to start a transport business and this would generate continuous income for my family and with this I will be able to send my children to school
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i nolonger find problems getting small amounts of money to keep my family's life going as the motorcycle provides me a continuous daily income.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($112 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a cow which I can sell in case of a problem and get some money
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money, my husband checked to confirm and we got so excited we started jumping up and down then we sat down and planned for it.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on adding to my shop. I want to increase investment in my shop.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is in August 2016, I was able to begin my small shop. This has sustained me with my family during lack of food from our garden.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is; this year the drought destroyed a lot of my food and I am having no food to sustain my family from the garden.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is afternoon hours. This is because I get time to rest from morning work.
